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Hello Abitagal,
Well I changed a few things and the uncomfortable feeling went away. Every once in awhile if I eat to fast or too much I get that feeling again. I went once liquids for a week. (twice). A couple of weeks ago I tried papaya enzymes if I feel uncomfortable.
I have never been at a point where I couldn't eat at all. I have been at a good fill level where I could only eat a few bites before I was full or where I got that golf ball feeling in my chest. Then I knew it was time to stop.
What does your fill doctor say about it? Have you done a check under fluoroscope or an endoscopy(sp)? Have they ruled out hernia or a slip? When you can eat what are you eating? When was your surgery and have you always felt this pain since your surgery or your last fill? I hope this helps. Let me know.
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I have the same pain as you. I have no clue why this has happened. I can't eat, the pain is too much. I have been treated for an enlarged spleen, and pancraetisis. It is a relief to hear someone else is experiencing this pain. Please write back, let me know if you have resolved it and how you did it. Thanks!
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I had my third fill about 8 weeks ago. The restriction was fine till about three weeks ago. It was like I had no restriction. I could eat anything. I gained four pounds. Because I knew I could eat more, my head was eat eat eat. It was tough. About a week ago my band all the sudden became tighter again. I lost three of the pounds already..Thank goodness. How can my band be tight for three weeks then loosen up for three weeks and get tight again this past week? The only thing I have been more aware of is sleeping on my right side instead of the left. Now I try to sleep on my right side all the time and sometimes my back. Can that affect the tightness of the band? Thanks, Sonya
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Ouch on the pin cushion.:thumbup: I have the Midband and if I'm not mistaken the Midband has 9.5 cc. Check in the packaging your doctor should have given you. Sounds like you need another fill. Everyone reaches restricion at different levels. Depends on the amount of fat around your stomach. I reached my first good "sweet spot" at 5.5. Every time you lose weight you lose fat around your stomach. Then it's time for another fill.. Good luck.
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Good luck with your fill Peaches, Phyl and Mango! I'm ready to get another. I had just gotten a cold the last time I went for a fill six weeks ago. Then I was coughing like crazy and stuffy nose. I may have been swollen when I got the last fill. Now i'm started to graze. I'm going on liquids for a few days to see if anything changes then I'll make an appointment if needed. Good luck:thumbup:
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Lynne, I would go to your doctor and do a barium test to make sure everything is ok. Did you have a fill recently? You may need to get some of your fill taken out and go on liquids for a week or so.
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Congratulations on your success Thinkinhealthy! Thanks for posting your experience. I am so with you on the "gassy" problem since surgery.:sad_smile: I'll keep an eye on the gassy foods if the pain comes back. Good tip on the walking. It's nice we can come to this board and read about other peoples experience. Good luck and continued success.
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When I went for a fill at the beginning of March the pain had went away and I forgot to ask my doctor. Thanks for the update Ghostbuster. After my fill in March, I got a cold and was coughing really bad and the "pain" came back . It seems to have subsided. If I eat meat and don't chew the heck out of it I notice that uncomfortable feeling. Every day is a learning experiece with the band.
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Something else I read on another board was if you have been sick and coughing a lot that your diaphragm may have been agitated but the pain will pass. I was sick two weeks ago and coughing like crazy so I think that may caused some irritation. I'm still going to do the liquids just to be safe. I hope your pain passes also. Good luck on liquids.
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I'm having the same pain again on the left side under the rib cage. A few months ago it was bothering me and it seemed to go away. But last week I started having that uncomfortable feeling again. :thumbup: I think I ate to much of something that doesn't agree with my band. Anyway..Several people have suggested I go on liquids for a few days or even two weeks. Tomorrow I start liquids. I need to go to the grocery store. I'll let you know how I feel in a few days. I get scared it may be slippage and errosion too. But I try not to freak out. So I'll do liquids and take it from there. Let me know how it works for you. Sonya
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Hi Haydee, I'm so happy for your sister. My sister was banded a year and a half before me. After I saw her success I knew it was time for me to get banded. And to think I was worried about the scar it would leave on my stomach and not the extra 100 pounds I needed to lose. It was nice to have her there with me at surgery. You'll be able to support each other through your weight loss journey. :teeth_smile: Sonya
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Hi Peaches, Congratulations on your surgery! Did the surgeon say if it occured when you had a past fill, defective tubing or maybe it was pricked during your initial surgery? Just curious. I'm sure you posted before but did you have to pay for this surgery or did the doctor cover it. Glad you feeling good.:teeth_smile: Sonya
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Hi Suzie and Terri, Thanks for the invite. I check your thread all the time and find you are a very motivating group. About me... My surgery was done in July. Last week I finally made it half way to my goal. Yeah! :wub: I live in Florida. My sister and aunt have both been banded. After seeing their success I decided it was time for me to go for it. I wish I had done it years ago. I'll post more later. Sonya
